noun🔗ShareChispasA small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire."The welder used a torch that sent out sparks of hot metal. "El soldador usó una antorcha que emitía chispas de metal caliente.energyphysicsmaterialsubstancescienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChispasA short or small burst of electrical discharge."The loose wire caused a few sparks when it touched the metal frame of the machine. "El cable suelto causó algunas chispas cuando tocó el marco de metal de la máquina.energyphysicsscienceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChispasA small, shining body, or transient light; a sparkle."The blacksmith used the hammer on the metal, and sparks flew everywhere. "El herrero usó el martillo sobre el metal, y las chispas volaron por todas partes.energyphysicsappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChispa, atisbo, indicioA small amount of something, such as an idea or romantic affection, that has the potential to become something greater, just as a spark can start a fire."The teacher's enthusiastic lecture about ancient Egypt sparks a real interest in history for many students. "La entusiasta conferencia del profesor sobre el antiguo Egipto despierta un verdadero interés por la historia en muchos estudiantes.mindsensationemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMariposas chispasAny of various lycaenid butterflies of the Indomalayan genus Sinthusa."While hiking in Southeast Asia, the butterfly enthusiast spotted several sparks flitting amongst the ferns, their delicate wings flashing iridescent colors in the dappled sunlight. "Mientras caminaba por el sudeste asiático, el entusiasta de las mariposas divisó varias mariposas chispas revoloteando entre los helechos, con sus delicadas alas destellando colores iridiscentes a la luz moteada del sol.insectanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOperador de radio(in plural sparks but treated as a singular) A ship's radio operator."Example Sentence: "During the storm, Sparks sent out an SOS message, hoping to get help for the sinking ship." "Durante la tormenta, el operador de radio envió un mensaje de socorro, esperando obtener ayuda para el barco que se hundía.nauticalcommunicationjobtechnologymilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElectricistaAn electrician."Our neighbor is sparks; he fixed the broken wires in our house. "Nuestro vecino es electricista; arregló los cables rotos de nuestra casa.jobpersontechnicalelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDesencadenar, provocarTo trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc)."The student's controversial question sparks a lively debate in the classroom. "La pregunta controvertida del estudiante desencadena un debate animado en el aula.actionenergycommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEncender, provocarTo light; to kindle."Friction from rubbing the sticks together sparks a fire. "La fricción de frotar las ramas enciende un fuego.energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDespedir chispas, chispearTo give off a spark or sparks."The old wires sparks when you turn on the lamp. "Los cables viejos despiden chispas cuando enciendes la lámpara.energyphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCortejar, pretenderAppalachian To court."After church, young Jedidiah often sparks with Mary Sue down by the creek. "Después de la iglesia, el joven Jedidiah a menudo corteja a Mary Sue junto al arroyo.culturefamilylanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDandi, petimetreA gallant; a foppish young man."In the drawing room, several sparks in velvet suits vied for the attention of the young ladies. "En el salón, varios dandis con trajes de terciopelo competían por la atención de las jóvenes.appearancepersonstylecharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNovio, pretendienteA beau, lover."Maria has a few sparks interested in taking her out on a date. "María tiene algunos pretendientes interesados en invitarla a una cita.personfamilyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCortejar, galantearTo woo, court; to act the gallant or beau."He sparks her with flowers and compliments, hoping to win her heart. "Él la corteja con flores y cumplidos, esperando ganar su corazón.humanpersonactioncharactersocietystyleentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareElectricistaAn electrician"Our house lights flickered, so we called sparks to fix the wiring. "Las luces de nuestra casa parpadearon, así que llamamos al electricista para que arreglara el cableado.jobservicetechnicalpersonelectricindustryworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading